Best 8 Creamy Italian Salad Dressing Recipes

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CHOICE OF RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE OR CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the raspberry vinaigrette:
• Add the vinegar to a blender, replace the lid, turn it on, and through the feed opening, add, 1 at a time, the shallot, black pepper, salt, mustard, and thyme. Then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream.
• Wash and dry the blender to have it ready to prepare the other dressing.
• For the creamy Italian dressing:
• Add the vinegar to a blender, replace the lid, turn it on, and through the feed opening, add, 1 at a time, the garlic, black pepper, salt, red pepper, and Parmesan. Then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream.
• For the salad, toss the lettuce, red onion, sweet onion, tomatoes, Parmesan, and parsley together in a large bowl. Top with croutons, and serve the dressings on the side.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Trim fennel (reserving fronds) and remove tough outer layer. Thinly slice fennel crosswise and cauliflower lengthwise (1/8 inch). Slice asparagus on a diagonal (1/8 inch). Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
• Purée yolks, garlic, anchovies, mustard, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until dressing is thick and emulsified.
• Toss vegetables with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.
• What to drink:
• Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano '07

CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in blender and mix on high for about 30 seconds.

CORN SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, water, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, and a pinch cayenne pepper together in a bowl until dressing is thick and creamy. Cover dressing with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir corn in hot oil until light golden brown and toasted, about 15 minutes.
• Mix corn and red pepper together in a bowl. Pour enough dressing over corn mixture to coat completely. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Stir basil and a pinch cayenne pepper into corn mixture; toss.

LOW FAT CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process all ingredients except sour cream until completely mixed.
• Add sour cream and process just until mixed.

SALAD BAR SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of salt on it and mash it into a paste with a fork. Chop the parsley, chives and basil very finely and add to the garlic.
• In a bowl, combine the garlic mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, cayenne, paprika and Worcestershire, tasting frequently and adjusting the seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving. Thin with a little milk before using if desired.
• For the salad: To assemble, layer chunks of the iceberg lettuce on a platter. In lines, lay on the grated cheese, shredded carrots and cucumber slices, and sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top. Drizzle on the dressing and serve.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients together (except Parmesan cheese and black pepper) until well blended, starting with 2 teaspoons sugar and adding in more if needed after mixing.
• Season with black pepper then mix in Parmesan cheese (if using).
• Adjust all ingredients to taste.
• Cover, and refrigerate for 6 or more hours before using.

CHICO INN SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp; transfer to paper towels, drain and crumble.
• Blend mayonnaise, Italian seasoning,garlic and sugar in blender.
• With machine running, gradually add oil alternately with vinegar in slow steady stream.
• Gradually add half and half.
• Toss spinach and onion in large bowl with enough dressing, to taste.
• Divide between plates, sprinkle with bacon and egg and serve.